Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience in program management, monitoring, evaluation, and research, the expert is a creative, result-oriented professional. They have led and contributed to multi-million dollar projects funded by international donors, focusing on health, education, and emergency response. Key skills include strategic planning, data quality management, and capacity building. The expert has led teams of over 40 staff, developed M&E systems for numerous projects, and received awards for data quality improvements. Their work consistently emphasizes accountability, learning, and achieving positive impacts on vulnerable populations.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the Global Fund, USAID, DFID, EU, World Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors such as health, education, and emergency response. These projects have been multi-million dollar in scale, spanning regional and national levels, with significant work conducted in Nigeria. The expert's contributions have focused on enhancing program effectiveness and accountability through robust monitoring and evaluation systems.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in health, education, food security, and humanitarian relief, the expert has held roles in program management, monitoring and evaluation, and research, providing technical guidance and leadership. Their interdisciplinary expertise spans areas such as health systems strengthening and emergency response. The geographic scope of their work is primarily focused in Nigeria, particularly in the North East, where they have addressed complex regional challenges through strategic project implementation and capacity building initiatives. This deep familiarity with the local cultural dynamics and development issues has been a cornerstone of their professional activities, contributing to impactful and sustainable project outcomes.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, which is used extensively in professional settings including international projects and collaborations. Additionally, they possess proficiency in French and Arabic, enhancing their ability to work in multilingual teams and diverse cultural contexts. These language skills support effective communication and collaboration in international development initiatives. The expert holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Manchester, UK, and a Bachelor of Technology in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Nigeria. Additionally, they completed an International Certificate Course in Managing for Impact at the Centre for Development Innovation, University of Wageningen, Netherlands. These qualifications underpin a strong foundation in public health, biochemistry, and participatory planning, monitoring, and evaluation.